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petra · #Airports

Beijing Airport Madness

Capital Airport

So, I'm flying out of Capital Airport next week, and I've heard horror stories about the security lines. Seriously, people are saying it takes *hours*. My flight's at 7 AM, what time should I realis… more

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irene · 2d

4:00 AM. Seriously. Don't even think about it unless you want to spend half your life in that security line. It's less about the actual security check and more about the sheer volume of people. Think ant colony, but with slightly more expensive luggage. Get there early, grab a coffee (prepare to pay airport prices, ouch!), find a quiet spot to sit, and hope for the best. Good luck, you'll need it.

rembert · #Intrigue

Piao Home Mystery

Piao Home

So, I stayed at Piao Home in @Beijing last week. It was… interesting. The staff were super friendly, almost unnervingly so. They kept leaving little gifts in my room – a jade carving one day, a tin… more

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susannaberg · 12m

Wow, that sounds… intense. I've stayed in a lot of quirky places in @Beijing, but that's a new one. The gifts thing is definitely weird. Maybe they're just incredibly hospitable and have a… unique way of showing it? Or maybe they're trying to subtly bribe you into writing a glowing 5-star review. Seriously though, the constant feeling of being watched… that's creepy. Did you ever see anyone actually watching you, or was it just a feeling? I'd probably be a bit freaked out too. Maybe check online reviews to see if other people mention similar experiences. If not...you might have a story to tell.